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Tim Kilkenny, a retired DODDS education specialist, is not prone to hyperbole. So when he declared he had found the tastiest bagel ever, even better than in New York, it warranted serious consideration. After all, the Big Apple is known for its fresh New York-deli bagels – but Okinawa?

Editor's Note: Now here's a person who found a place that he really, really enjoys. Denis, thanks for sharing your great find with others. You definitely have a way with words. And folks, although Denis is from the mainland, the chain restaurant he talks about also has establishments on Okinawa.

Just when I thought I knew my neighborhood, this cute new restaurant pops up. Thai Food is a few blocks north of Torii Station and has some of the most delectable treats I’ve had since being on the island.

Tired of turkey leftovers, my friends and I had the opportunity to do some sightseeing on our little lovely island. We ventured out to the neighboring islands of Ikei, Henza & Miyagi, all accessible by bridge (no ferry required) in search of the famous Okinawian sea salt factory.

If you ask me, one of the best parts of living on our gorgeous little island is fresh sushi, and there certainly is no shortage of restaurants in which to enjoy it. However, I’m here to tell you all about the newest (and in my four years of experience, the best) sushi bar – Kouwa Sushi, near the Sunabe Seawall.

New to residents living in the Chatan area, is the recently opened organic store, Green Leaf. Excited to learn about this new store, I paid a visit there just last week. Owner, Ryoichi Uechi, was happy to talk to me about the opening of Green Leaf, and the products and services available to customers.